one of bob flowerdew's books. big, coffeetable, and allthatjazz. nice pics. its supposed to be a guide how to make to the most about your garden produce but I think it misses the point. to me, it was a bit of an disappointment (and I am willing to trade for something else) because I find it trying t...

this book focusses on growing your own in the city with limited space. usual topics are covered....compost, sowing etc but also good descriptions about how to make selfwatering containers, and how to decide what to grow and how to make best use of your light in the garden. more detail into vertical ...

authors kelly coyne and erik knutzen did start an urban homestead, and trying to be self-sufficient, in USA its all about being ish.....grow your own, make your own, you name it. seems that nowadays more and more city slickers (like me) are awakening to these ideas and giving it a go. the book is me...

sounds like a good selection to me :) and the chilies too because you have a little greenhouse.
if you read up on soil improvement and what feed you might need for the chilies.
sure others will chime in.

GOSH!!!!!!!!!! I sat nodding through all that, and yes I do recognize it too.........being VERY clumsy those days before....its ridiculous.
Dropping stuff, making a mess etc....burning myself....you name it.

mmpph!! yesterday I had written a nice post and then the board went legsup again so could not post.... For myself, I think I prefer to stay on grid but try to use as little as possible, which is what I am doing right now too. I bet my energy bill is lowest in the neighbourhood,(70 euros a month for ...